CM Naidu Lauds Bommadevara for Historic Archery World Cup Gold

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Monday congratulated top-ranked Indian recurve archer Dhiraj Bommadevara for scripting history as the first Indian male archer to win an individual gold at the Archery World Cup Final. 

He edged out Japan's Junya Nakanishi in a thrilling shoot-off to claim the title. Naidu said Bommadevara had made history, rising from the archery grounds of Vijayawada to the global podium in



Mexico.

"Heartiest congratulations to Bommadevara on becoming the first Indian male archer to win individual gold at the Archery World Cup Final," Naidu said in a post on X. 

He said Andhra Pradesh and the nation were beaming with pride as Bommadevara ended India's 16-year wait for an individual men's gold at the event with a perfect 10 in the final shoot-off, calling him an inspiration to the state's young sporting talent.